Football Opens 2021 with 31-0 Loss to Nationally Ranked Brockport

Framingham, Mass. – After a year away from the gridiron, the Framingham State University football team opened the 2021 season with a 31-0 loss to number 22 ranked Brockport in non-conference action at Bowditch Field this afternoon.

THE BASICS:

- Score:           Brockport 31, Framingham State 0

- Records:      Framingham State (0-1), Brockport (1-0)

- Location:     Framingham, Mass. – Bowditch Field

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• The Rams defense held the Gold Eagle offense to 231 yards of total offense including just 42 yards rushing, while collecting four sacks.
• Sophomore Enmanuel Capellan (Framingham, Mass.) led the way with four solo tackles including three for a loss and a pair of sacks, while senior Joshua Onujiogu (Wareham, Mass.) added two tackles, which included 1.5 sacks.
• Junior Nick Ashley (Worcester, Mass.) chipped in with nine tackles including seven solo, while freshman Tishay Johnson (Windsor, Conn.) chipped in with two tackles and a fumble recovery returned 63 yards.
• The Rams turned the ball over seven times in the game with three fumbles and four interceptions and had just over 100 yards of total offense in the game.
• Sophomore Noah Leonard (Taunton, Mass.) threw for 32 yards for the Rams, while freshman Donovan Carr (Narragansett, RI) tossed for 71 including a long of 38.
• Junior EJ Nichols (Burlington Township, NJ) was the leading receiver with five catches for 64 yards.
• Jack Cheshire led the Brockport offense completing 23-of-37 for 189 yards with two touchdowns.
• Imhotep Cromer was the leading receiver with 10 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown.
• The Golden Eagle defense received eight tackles including six solo, 2.5 for a loss and a forced fumble from Josh Greenwood, while Elijah Aikens added six tackles including a half sack and fumble recovery.
• Lawrence Jenkin, Ben Marshall, Alaan Montgomery and Nigel Bailey all recorded interceptions for the Golden Eagles.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Rams fumbled on the opening play of the game giving Brockport the ball on the 32-yard line. Five plays later Cheshire and Cromer connected for a 16 yard score and a 7-0 lead with 12:20 on the clock after the PAT was good.
• The game remained 7-0 until midway through the second quarter when Jenkins returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown.
• The Golden Eagles scored twice in the final two minutes to push the lead to 24-0 at the half.  Jala Coad scored on a three yard run with 1:24 on the clock and Nate Wigent converted a 43-yard field goal as time expired in the half.
• Brockport added a final score in the fourth quarter on a five-yard pass from Cheshire to Coad to reach the final margin.

UP NEXT:

The Rams are back in action next Saturday when they travel to St. John Fisher for a 12 p.m. kickoff, while Brockport hosts Ithaca next Saturday at 1 p.m.